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Now until Nov. 16th Lauren Rogers Museum of Art in Laurel Is hosting "Picturing America’s Pastime," a historic baseball photography exhibit in collaboration with the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
The exhibition features a curated selection of photographs spanning 150 years of baseball history, from early team portraits to iconic modern action shots, highlighting the sport’s cultural and historical significance.
Find our more about the exhibit and the museum at the website linked just below this sentence.
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Now until Dec. 1 Auditions for Disney’s "Newsies"
FestivalSouth in Hattiesburg will kick off its 2026 season with Disney’s "Newsies", produced by The Hub City Players.
For the first time, the company is accepting online audition submissions, which are open to post-high-school performers of all genders and backgrounds. Round one requires video submissions of singing and dancing by December 1 -- with selected performers moving on to live auditions December 15 and 16.
The production will be co-produced by Dr. Mike Lopinto and Tammy Mansfield, with Jacob Morris making his directorial debut for HCP and choreography led by DeLovitt Rogers and Tracy Smith. FestivalSouth 2026 will also celebrate America’s 250th birthday with a season of patriotic performances.
Tickets for Disney’s "Newsies" and the full season will go on sale in January 2026. Performances, and FestivalSouth, are scheduled for June of 2026.
More details are available at the links just below this sentence.
hubcityplayers.com (for details on auditions) festivalsouth.org (for details on Disney’s "Newsies" and the 2026 season) -
Sep. 18th United Way of Southeast Mississippi Will host its community-wide “CAN”paign Food Drive.
Non-perishable food can be dropped off at Corner Market locations in Oak Grove, Midtown Hattiesburg, and Petal.
Donations will support Christian Services, Edwards Street Fellowship’s Food Pantry, and Hope Community Collective’s Marion County Food Pantry.
Organizers tell Pine Belt Radio the following items are requested.
\ Canned fruit (packed in juice or water, not heavy syrup)
\ Canned meat (chicken, tuna, etc.)
\ Canned soups/ravioli
\ Canned vegetables (pop-top)
\ Cereal (non-sugary, please)
\ Dried red beans
\ Dry dog or cat food
\ Pasta (spaghetti noodles, macaroni and cheese, etc.)
\ Peanut butter
\ Rice
For more details, visit the United Way website we've linked just below this sentence or call 601-545-7141.
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Sep. 20th South Central Health Care Foundation Is hosting its first Hope Hustle 5K and Fun Run in Ellisville, starting at 7 a.m. at Sports and Fitness at the Ell.
Proceeds will support the revitalization of South Central’s Maternal Child and Pediatric Unit, creating a modern, family-centered space for mothers, newborns, and children across the six-county service area.
For more details, call 601-399-5503.
Registration is open now at the website we've linked just below this paragraph, with opportunities for individuals, businesses, and organizations to participate, sponsor, or donate.
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Sep. 26th-27th R.H. Watkins (Laurel High) Class of 1975 50th Reunion
As of this writing, tentative plans include...
\ September 26: Dinner at Wilson's Commissary in downtown Laurel
\ September 27: Golf outing in Laurel
\ September 27: Gathering at the Laurel Train Depot with live entertainment from The Classix, a Laurel-area band.
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Oct. 1st-2nd Picayune Theatre Company Presents "Shrek the Musical!" at Hattiesburg’s Historic Saenger Theater at 7 p.m. each night.
This lively, family-friendly show features hilarious characters, dazzling costumes, and a heartwarming story about an unlikely hero's unforgettable journey.
Click on the link just below this sentence for ticket information.
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Oct. 2nd Hattiesburg Speakeasy The beloved event has a new name.
This remains a traditional friend-raiser for the DuBard School for Language Disorders, based at the main campus of The University of Southern Mississippi. The school helps children with academic, speech, language, and hearing disorders “speak easy.”
The Hattiesburg Speakeasy features a delectable spread of Prohibition-era inspired food and beverages, live entertainment, dancing, and more in a fully themed 1920’s event.
For more details and ticket information, click on the link just below this sentence or call 601-266-5223.
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Oct. 4th 2025 Taste of the South Food Truck Festival Presented by the Hattiesburg Jaycees, the festival takes place on Main Street in downtown Hattiesburg.
The free event will feature a variety of food trucks, live entertainment, community vendors, and family-friendly activities.
Proceeds benefit the Jaycees’ ongoing service projects that empower young leaders and create lasting impact across the Pine Belt.
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Editor's Note
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